Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leela Lavasani, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
6376 PINE RIDGE RD UNIT 450, Naples, FL 34119
2395142225
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1083810493 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lavasani

Dr. Leela Lavasani is an otolaryngology in Naples, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lavasani performed 14,974 Medicare services across 7,657 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lavasani received a total of $41,899 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lavasani is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $41,899 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
14,974
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for otolaryngology
7,657
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~832 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Allergy skin test2,870$3$9
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)1,658$67$187
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin1,631$6$15
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,605$95$264
Test to assess middle ear function992$12$34
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test826$27$76
Removal of impacted ear wax817$34$100
New patient office visit (30-44 min)752$83$235
Allergy immunotherapy preparation654$12$30
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope616$102$272
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope422$147$395
New patient office visit (45-59 min)377$117$347
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections316$8$34
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)188$0$0
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing151$40$112
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone148$24$72
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition131$29$86
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)124$1$2
Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day86$34$90
Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope81$76$206
Exam of ear using a microscope74$23$59
Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode64$731$1,892
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle59$11$29
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording54$84$222
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears49$32$82
Test to assess electrical potentials generated in the inner ear as a result of sound stimulation43$85$231
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume35$19$55
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional27$17$47
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)26$145$371
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words17$18$56
Removal of foreign body in ear canal16$58$174
Incision, aspiration, and/or inflation of eardrum15$153$401
Fine needle aspiration biopsy, first growth13$74$214
Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck13$606$1,546
Biopsy of front 2/3 of tongue12$146$392
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)12$135$458
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$41,899
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,986/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for otolaryngology
31
Companies
315
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$33,804 (80.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,967 (19.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$128 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$20,434
2023
$15,013
2022
$2,821
2021
$1,892
2020
$1,042
2019
$491
2018
$206

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$37,997
GENZYME CORPORATION
$813
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$663
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$528
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$306
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$148
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$147
kaleo, Inc.
$133
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$128
OptiNose US, Inc.
$96
Xoran Technologies
$88
Genentech USA, Inc.
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$59
Organogenesis Inc.
$52
Phadia US Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$48
Acclarent, Inc
$43
Davol Inc.
$40
Ambu Inc.
$26
Checkpoint Surgical, Inc
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Kerecis Limited
$21
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Stryker Corporation
$20
Atos Medical Inc
$17
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
Optinose US, Inc.
$15
Olympus America Inc.
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFFINITY · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AUVI-Q · BELSOMRA · BREO · Checkpoint Stimulators · DUPIXENT · FASENRA · INC. · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · MEKINIST · MiniCAT · NTSC · NUCALA · PROPEL · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · Restrata Wound Matrix · Ryaltris · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STROBO VIDERHINLARYNGOSCOPE · Seglentis · TEZSPIRE · ThunderBeat · Trunode · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (81%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for otolaryngology in FL.

Equivalent to $280 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
9.3
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - PINE RIDGE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lavasani is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lavasani experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lavasani performed 2,870 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lavasani receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lavasani received a total of $41,899 from 31 companies across 315 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lavasani's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Naples?
Dr. Lavasani's average Medicare payment per service is $46. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lavasani) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →